Dr. Cole came to Faith in 1999 with a rich background of Biblical and theological training. His keen insight into Biblical matters has helped continue Faith's strong tradition of excellence in Biblical and theological studies. While pursuing his training at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, he met his wife, Nancy, who was a teacher in a Christian school and was a Faith grad! The Coles have two sons and live in Ankeny. They are active members of Community Baptist Church in Ankeny.

Education
• B.A., Bob Jones University
• M.Div. and Th.M., Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
• Th.D., Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis

Teaching Experience
• Secondary Educator, InterCity Baptist High School, Allen Park, Michigan
• Instructor, Twin Cities Bible Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Adjunct Faculty, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Plymouth, Minnesota
• Faculty, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Owatonna, Minnesota
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa

Classes
Advanced Eschatology
Daniel
Dispensationalism
Doctrine I, II, III, IV
Doctrine Survey
Genesis
Introduction to Bible Study
Joshua-Esther
Revelation
Senior Seminar  

Contact
Contact Dr. Cole to learn more about the Bible and Theology Division at Faith

Dr. Paul Hartog is one of those unusual professors who is both a nationally recognized scholar and a local church practitioner. Dr. Paul is regarded as an authority in the field of early church history and has published numerous articles and a major book. He also is involved in local church ministry as a youth pastor. Students appreciate how Dr. Paul brings a thorough Biblical perspective to his history, ethics, and philosophy classes.  Dr. Hartog and his family live in Des Moines and are active members of Maranatha Baptist Church in Grimes, where he serves as the youth pastor.

Education
• Calvary Bible College
• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A. and M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Certificate of Christian Apologetics, Biola University
• Certificate of Worship Studies, Webber Institute for Worship Studies
• Certificate of Nonprofit Management.
• M.A., Iowa State University
• Th.M., St. Andrew's Theological College
• Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago

Teaching and Ministry Experience
• Assistant Pastor, Slater Baptist Church, Slater, Iowa
• Research Assistant, Loyola University Chicago
• Reference Assistant and Library Instructor, Cudahy Library, Chicago
• Teaching Fellow and Lecturer, Loyola University Chicago
• Assistant to the Director, Center for Christianity and Culture, Chicago
• Associate Pastor, Bible Baptist Church, Romeoville, Illinois
• Assistant Pastor, Maranatha Baptist Church, Grimes, Iowa
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Classes
American History
Contemporary Ethical Issues
Introduction to Philosophy
Systematic Theology I & II
Western Civilization I & II

Contact
Contact Dr. Hartog for more information about the Bible and Theology programs at Faith.